Most Qiblah Location software displays and incorrect bearing based on shortest distance-or (great circle )unfortunately this means that this is not a constant bearing from the location to Makkah. To find the correct direction of prayer simply take a world map projection and draw a straight line from your location to Makkah. This gives a line of constant bearing. Where if you set out from and maintained you would reach the Masjid Al Haraam. You are facing towards the Qiblah. You can get the exact degrees from North to face. Which is what most modern smartphones can displaying using their in built compass.

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